Adam Claxon

Profile

I bring over a decade of experience crafting digital systems that are clear, intuitive, and grounded in human needs. My background blends deep UX research, systems thinking, front-end development, graphic design, and team leadership--with a strong commitment to accessibility and inclusive design. I thrive in collaborative, trust-based environments and design with purpose--honoring both user experience and business clarity.

Experience

UX Architect & Practice Manager, DMI — 2019-2024
Led UX initiatives for high-impact clients including Worldpay, Eli Lilly, and Liberty Mutual.

Facilitated cross-functional workshops to align product teams with engineering and stakeholders. Architected UX flows and wireframes for enterprise insurance, healthcare, and fintech platforms. Mentored junior designers and established team rituals focused on collaboration and clarity. Championed accessibility and human-centered design across all client deliverables.

Clients include FIS Global/Worldpay, Eli Lilly & Company, Liberty Mutual, MVP Healthcare, Dallas Fort Worth Airport.

Web Strategy Manager, Pearl Brands — 2018–2019
Led design and development for a variety of marketing sites and digital assets across hospitality, nonprofit, and lifestyle brands. Balanced UX design, front-end development, and ongoing support while collaborating closely with internal teams and clients.

Handled everything from HTML-based email campaigns to UI prototypes and full-site launches, maintaining consistency across brand touchpoints and improving usability through iterative refinement.

Clients include Bayliner, Heyday Wake Boat, Naples Wine Festival, Pink Shell Resort, and the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.

Designer/Developer, Studio Science, Indianapolis, IN — 2014–2016
Contributed to design and development projects at a leading experience design agency serving high-profile tech and enterprise clients. Balanced visual design, HTML/CSS/JS development, and team-based iteration across fast-moving engagements.

Worked on marketing sites, product UI concepts, email templates, and digital brand systems--often in direct collaboration with strategists, researchers, and developers.

Clients include Angie’s List, Stack Overflow, Smartling, and Octiv.

Freelance & Contract Work — 2010–present
Ongoing freelance and contract work spanning UX design, front-end development, discovery workshops, branding, and systems architecture. Projects have included full-site builds, WordPress development, user flow mapping, visual design, and accessibility-focused updates.

Clients include Studio Science, Theracare Inc, ICIT Solutions, and Rocket Strategy.